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Destination highlights
Whether you need to know local public holidays or highlights through the seasons, we hope you will find the facts gathered below useful tools for your travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further.
General information
The Destination
With some of the world’s largest energy reserves, the State of Qatar has become a regional economic powerhouse. Its capital city, Doha, is a vital centre of culture, commerce and communications, and an important port with a strategic Arabian Gulf location.
Part of the prestigious West Bay complex along the coast of Doha, Four Seasons Hotel Doha blends local aesthetics with advanced technologies for an unmatched sense of sophisticaton.
Time zone
GMT +3 hours
Language(s) spoken
Arabic is the official language, but English is also widely spoken.
Electrical system
Voltage is 220 volts AC at 50 hertz; 110 volts AC in bathrooms. Adapters are available; please request through the Concierge.
Shopping hours
Saturday through Thursday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with malls open 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. On Fridays, some shops remain closed all day and others open at 4:00 pm. Most malls and supermarkets offer extended Friday shopping.
Working hours
Sunday through Thursday 7:30 am to 12:00 noon and 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Government offices are open Sunday through Thursday 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Time and distance to city centre
10 minutes/8 kilometres/5 miles
Time and distance to shopping
City Centre Mall: 3 minutes/0.48 kilometres/0.3 miles
Old Souq: 10 minutes/8 kilometres/5 miles
Time and distance to financial district
Emiri Diwan: 7 minutes/0.96 kilometres/0.6 miles
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| ¤Beginning of Ramadan |
September 1, 2008 |
| ¤Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) |
September 30 -
October 2, 2008 |
| Hajj (Annual Pilgrimage to Mecca) |
December 6 - 9, 2008 |
| ¤Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) |
December 8, 2008 |
| Independence Day |
December 18, 2008 |
| ¤Islamic New Year |
December 29, 2008 |
| Ascension of HH The Amir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani |
June 27, 2009 |
| ¤Beginning of Ramadan |
August 21, 2009 |
| Independence Day |
September 3, 2009 |
| ¤Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) |
September 20 - 23, 2009 |
| Hajj (Annual Pilgrimage to Mecca) |
November 25 - 28, 2009 |
| ¤Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) |
November 27, 2009 |
| ¤Islamic New Year |
December 18, 2009 |
| ¤ The date for this holiday is subject to change. |
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Seasonal highlights
January
- Qatar Exxon/Mobil International Tennis Tournament
- Qatar Golf Open Tournament
- Fencing Grand Prix
- Qatar Motor Show
- Qatar Commercial Bank's Golf Masters Tournament
January–February
February
- Qatar International Sailing Championship
- Qatar 11th Table Tennis Federation
- Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition
- 16th International Horses Beauty Contest
- Ship and Port
February-March
- Qatar Agriculture Exhibition
- Qatar/Total Open Women's Tennis Championship
March
- International Trade Fair (ITF)
- Qatar International Equestrian Jumping Event
- International Squash Tournament
- Qatar Masters International Chess
- Communications and Info Tech "Comit Qatar"
- Graphic Media and Audiovisual
April
- Qatar International Property and Investment
- Gulf Road Tec
- International Wedding Expo - Doha (IWED)
April–May
- Education, Training and Development Exhibition
- Food and Beverage Exhibition
May
- International Furniture and Decor Exhibition (INFDEC)
- Project Qatar
June
- H.H. The Emir Handball
- Doha International Basketball
- Qatar Open Body Building Championship for Men (Seniors and Youths)
July
September
- Qatar Fourth Golden Cup Body Building Championship
- Sports Science Congress
- GCC Men's Basketball Championship
- The Olympic Day Run
October–November
- The New and Restoration Democracy
November
- Qatar Classic Squash Championship
December
- 15th Asian Olympic Games (Doha Asian Games)
- OCA General Assembly
- OCA Executive Board Meeting
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